Best MP3 Swimming Headphones:Aftershokz xtrainerz review

One of the things athletes love most about AfterShokz’ Bluetooth, bone conduction technology is that the headphones are the ideal training partner for long runs and rides. Now AfterShokz is meeting your sound needs in the water, too.AfterShokz Xtrainerz is your partner in the pool, your lucky charm in the lake, your support in the sea. The Xtrainerz are completely waterproof in up to six feet of salt or fresh water, and have 4GB of MP3 storage, allowing you to listen to music, podcasts, or audiobooks in the water while leaving your phone on the shore or deck...or even at home! So what is its performance in all aspects? Let’s dig into the detail about Aftershokz Xtrainerz by its real user’s reviews.

Item Package Dimensions(LxWxH)：6.73 x 5.39 x 2.72 inches

Package Weight：0.44 Kilograms

Item Dimensions(LxWxH)：5.3 x 3.7 x 6.7 inches

Item Weight：0.83 Pounds

Brand Name：Aftershokz

Material：Plastic

Suggested Users：Unisex-adult

Number of Items：1

Manufacturer：AfterShokz

Style：Classic

Size：1 Count (Pack of 1)

Sport Type：Swimming

Internal Storage：4G

Waterproof Rating：IP68

Product name:Xtrainerz   Price: $149.95

Rating: 4.4 Where to buy: Amazon or official website.

User review 1：

User:PharmTime Nation:United States

“I’ve had these for several months now and I love them. I swim with them regularly and they work just as advertised. I wish the earplugs came in different sizes, as I have tiny ear canals. But, that’s my problem, not the manufacturers.

They do work better with earplugs in. They stay in place well while swimming. The battery lasts several hours, and I’ve rarely had it quit while swimming. One drawback is I’m not able to wear a swim cap while wearing these. Other people seem to be able to.

It was easy to download mp3s to this headset. Lots of storage space. I could load more songs, but find that I have plenty so I’m not repeating songs until I’ve done several hour long swims.

They also work great on an airplane. Extra bonus is that they work better with ear plugs so you don’t have to hear the sounds of those around you if you didn’t want to.

Knowing how well they work, I have no problem recommending these for swimming or for everyday.”

User review 2：

User:Matt Nation:United States

“I was hesitant before purchasing these. They actually sat in my save later list for quite a few months. I decided that I deserved a present to myself. I first charged them to make sure they were fully charged. Then I transferred music to them using the transfer/charging case that came with them with no issues. I went to the pool and originally I thought they didn't seem very loud until I put my head under water. Wow, the sound was awesome. I was worried that they would come off while swimming (the part that wraps around my head has a good amount of space), but they stayed perfectly the entire time. I didn't even have to use my swim cap. I did wonder if people could hear my music. I took them off and couldn't hear anything from them.

If I were to say anything negative about them is that they are not adjustable. I don't wear a swim cap and they have slipped off before.”

User review 3：

User:Scott Nation:United States

“Tried loading .mp3 music but it did not recognize it. Tried a different computer and different file types, still no luck. Been trying to contact customer support for a week through email, Facebook and by phone with no luck. Im sure its a simple software fix but the customer support sucks.”

User review 4：

User:Paul Kim Nation:United States

“These are great swimming headphones if you're willing to invest into them. The sound quality is good but isn't the greatest. However, with earplugs (which are included, very nice of them) helps the sound quality by a good amount. The headphones are a little tight but can be "flexed" out to fit better.”

User review 5：

User:Countess Samar Nation:United States

“These headphones are absolutely amazing! If you are looking to have some sound while you’re working out these headphones are definitely worth it. They sound much better underwater than they do about the water which is incredible! The battery does not last very long on these unfortunately. They last about an hour and 20 minutes. Or at least that’s as long as I’ve been able to get them to run. They do give you a warning that the battery is low and it warns you several times before they die. But you will have no problem with the sound underwater that’s for sure. Songs are really easy to add. It works just like a flash drive. All you do is just click and drag the songs from your iTunes directly. The playlist goes in the order of which you drag and place the songs. My music is my fuel while I am working out and I am ecstatic that I am able to listen to my music in the pool while I’m swimming! I have not tried these in the ocean and I would probably recommend not to be in that salt water eats away absolutely everything but fresh water swim you can’t beat this. Honestly I feel like the person who invented these bone conduction headphones receive a Nobel prize! They’re definitely worth the money. And I hardly don’t ever review things but I am giving this a 8/10. The only reason why it gets an eight is because of the battery. If they could make the battery last longer then it would be a slam dunk. You won’t regret buying these that’s for sure.”

User review 6：

User:Toni Nation:United States

“I swim almost every day and I need my music! I tried swimming with headphones but I kept getting swimmers ear or the plugs wouldn’t stay in. One time an ear plug got stuck in my ear and I ended up in urgent care! Then, I discovered these all in one bone conduction headphones! Good sound and my ears are happy.”

User review 7：

User:Amazon Customer Nation:United States

“I was so excited to use these AfterShokz Xtrainerz when i am swimming with these. When i mean swimming, i mean i am able to swim IMs, do flip turns, and even dive off the starting blocks. If you do want to swim at speed, you will need to wear a cap. I have a crewcut and once i started swimming more than just casually, they would start to slide of one ear. Wearing a cap is the best solution. I have been using these for just over a month, 3 or 4 times a week. I've only needed to charge after the third week.

You cannot use Bluetooth with these thus you cannot steam any content from your phone. I have other AfterShokz headphones and understood the differences when i bought the AfterShokz Xtrainerz. If you still have an old drive with MP3s, just connect the headphones to a USB port and copy the MP3s over to the headphones then head to the pool. These are a great choice. Don't hesitate to pick up some, as long as you understand they only play MP3s.”

User review 8：

User: Justin Nation:United States

“This is the third pair of swimming headphones that I've purchased, because the first two stopped connecting to my computer after a few swims. These have lasted about a month with no issue, and the connectors are not showing any sign of rust or anything. Sound quality is very good, and they have a shuffle mode, plus a way to play specific folders of music, even if it is a bit clumsy. Worth it, but only if you intend to swim with them. They DO NOT HAVE BLUETOOTH so they're just a crazy expensive MP3 player if you want to use them on dry land.”

User review 9：

User:WaveRaven Nation:United States

“The sound quality and useability while swimming is awesome. They sit securely but you don't even know there are there. The sound above wave ("General" setting) is good. The sound below water ("Swim" setting) is unbelieveable. These are vastly better than every other swim option I've tried. No wires to get tangled too. Simple, straight forward. Easy to load (although not bluetooth which is understandable given bluetooth and water don't mix).

My only gripes are: (a) there's no way to fast forward through songs/tracks (you can skip to next but not forward within a track) and (b) the songs/tracks seem to play in random order (despite normal vs shuffle setting) and there's no way to tell what track you are on. This isn't a problem for music but makes listening to multi-part podcasts very difficult. Both are software tweaks. If those were fixed, these would be perfect.”

User review 10：

User:Sean Rule Nation:United States

“I've had three pairs of this company's headphones (all were gifts from those who thought I could use them for bike commuting/swimming).

1. XTrainrez (the swimming ones): worked like a charm once. Failed to play mp3's on the next swim. Reached out to AS customer service, who promised to "help until I got them working again". That was December 17th. My last contact with them was before Christmas. It's now January 4th. (it was also pretty clear that, even though I repeated in both mails "these aren't wireless/bluetooth", the service rep seems to think they were).

2. and 3) (bluetooth pairs): one pair failed after 6 months of use (sound quality went to utter garbage). Another pair failed within two weeks (battery lasted less than 2 hours on a charge).

Hard to believe that the only three sets of headphones purchased from a company were faulty if the majority of the headphones they make are OK.

There won't be a 4th pair (or, if I receive them as a gift, I'll immediately return them).”

Most users have given favorable reviews on Aftershokz xtrainerz MP3 Swimming Headphones, indicating that it is a good product for swimming. But it is not without its shortcomings. It  has no Buletooth mode and has only 4G of memory, which may not be enough for people who like listening to music.If you are a person who likes swimming or doing other sports but doesn't want to bring too much equipment, I highly recommend that you choose a pair of swimming headphones with both MP3 mode and Bluetooth mode to replace Aftershokz xtrainerz, such as Wissonly Hi Runner bone conduction headphones.

Let's talk about the first element of swimming headphones - waterproof rating.Although the name of Wissonly Hi Runner is Hi Runner, it also has an IPX8 waterproof rating higher than the industry standard, which allows it to work normally during swimming and diving,which it is a swimming headphone that deserves its name.

When you use Bluetooth mode while swimming, the connection may be poor and the sound will be intermittent.Don't worry,Hi Runner equipped with 32G built-in storage, which can store 5000 songs, and supports two working modes of Bluetooth and MP3. In the scene of underwater sports or without a mobile phone, you can completely use it as a Bluetooth MP3 player.In addition,its battery life is very strong, it can be used continuously for 10 hours, and it supports magnetic fast charging,which takes only 2 hours to fully charge.

When it comes to fit and comfort, the Wissonly Hi Runnerfeatures an adjustable aerospace-grade titanium frame that can accommodate different head sizes and also works well with swimming glasses and swimming caps, ensuring a stable fit. The headphone surface is made of high-tech, low-sensitivity silicone material, free from any chemical components, to avoid allergic reactions. The overall feel of the headphones is as smooth as a baby's skin, preventing discomfort during extended wear. Moreover, weighing less than 30g, they are lightweight and won't feel burdensome.

It's important to note that because of the way bone conduction headphones work principle and the open-ear design, it may be difficult to hear the sound in the headphones when there is noise around. There is also a certain amount of noise when swimming, so at this time, you can use it with the above-mentioned earplugs, only need to plug your ears, shield the noisy sound outside, you can clearly hear the sound of the headphone.

Its overall practicality and durability are very high, and the outer packaging is exquisite, only 99.99 dollars, which is very suitable for swimmers!